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M3.6 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Pampa Hermosa, Loreto (Peru)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 21:20:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 21:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Pampa Hermosa, Loreto (Peru). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 21:20:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
State
Loreto
City
Pampa Hermosa
Village
Pampa Hermosa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.91000, -75.84000
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — shallower than the regional average (63.7 km)
Regional average: 63.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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